Become a Member
The American Society of Breast Surgeons (ASBrS), the primary leadership organization for general surgeons who treat patients with breast disease, is committed to continually improving the practice of breast surgery by serving as an advocate for surgeons who seek excellence in the care of breast patients. This mission is accomplished by providing a forum for the exchange of ideas and by promoting education, research, and the development of advanced surgical techniques.
The American Society of Breast Surgeons offers six categories of membership. In addition to those practicing in the United States, membership in all categories is open to international applicants who meet the requirements below. Learn more about member benefits.
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Active Membership
An Active Member is one of the following:
- A General Surgeon, MD or DO, with a demonstrated interest in breast surgery.
- A non-General Surgeon who has successfully completed an SSO/ASBrS approved Breast or SSO/ACGME approved Surgical Oncology Fellowship with a demonstrated interest in breast surgery. These applicants must provide a certificate or verification letter from the director of the program.
- A non-General Surgeon with breast surgery training, actively treating breast patients, with a demonstrated interest in breast surgery, and approved by the Membership Committee on a case-by-case basis. These applicants must provide a letter describing their breast surgery training and current practice of breast surgery.
Required Uploads
- Curriculum Vitae
- Full and unrestricted license to practice surgery including expiration date
- Current or previous certification from the appropriate certifying board
Annual Dues: $595
Associate Membership
An Associate Member is:
- A non-board certified surgeon, MD or DO, or a non-surgeon physician, MD or DO, with a demonstrated interest in breast surgery.
Required Uploads
- Curriculum Vitae
- Full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the jurisdiction in which such physician is engaged to practice, including the expiration date
- Non-surgeon physicians must provide current or previous certification from the appropriate certifying board
Annual Dues: $595
Affiliate Membership
An Affiliate Member is:
- An allied health care professional, academic researcher or scientist who is engaged in the care of breast surgery patients.
Required Uploads
- Resume
- License/documentation, including the expiration date
- Letter of Recommendation—an official signed letter from a current Active or Associate member printed on letterhead. Template (Word Doc)
Annual Dues: $295
Candidate Membership
A Candidate Member is:
- A resident-in-training, surgical oncology fellow or breast fellow currently enrolled in a residency/fellowship program.
Required Uploads
- Curriculum Vitae
- Program Verification Letter—an official letter on letterhead, signed by the director stating the current residency/fellowship program enrolled in, including the term dates. Match, offer, and contract letters are not accepted. Template (Word Doc)
Annual Dues: $145
Patient Advocate Membership
A Patient Advocate Member is one of the following:
- An individual who is actively engaged in the breast cancer community.
- An employee or volunteer for a non-profit organization dedicated to breast cancer patient advocacy.
- A patient representative working with a multidisciplinary team at a public or private institution.
Required Uploads
- Resume
- Letter of Recommendation—an official signed letter from a current Active or Associate member printed on letterhead.
- Letter of Interest—a brief letter explaining your reason for joining. Template (Word Doc)
Annual Dues: $145
Medical Student Membership
A Medical Student Member is:
- Currently enrolled in an accredited medical school in the United States, Canada or international countries
Required Uploads
- Enrollment verification Letter—an official letter on letterhead, dated and signed verifying enrollment in medical school. Template (Word Doc)
Annual Dues: $25
International Applicants
Those living outside of the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada may apply for ASBrS membership as international applicants. In addition to meeting the above qualifications and required documents, international applicants must provide additional documentation as outlined below. All documents must be submitted in English. If original documents are not in English, they must be translated into English and notarized with an original signature from a Notary Public.
- Proof of Privileges Letter—International applicants applying for Active and Associate membership must provide a letter signed, dated, and printed on letterhead from institution department head verifying current employment.
International discounts are available to middle and low-income countries as defined by the World Bank: citizens of middle-income countries—25% discount; citizens of low-income countries—50% discount. Please check the World Bank's country classification list to determine if you qualify.
US Military Discount
Annual dues are adjusted for members in any membership category who are US active-duty military: Active—$295; Associate—$295; Affiliate—$145; Candidate—$75. Annual Dues are waived for deployed US active-duty military. Eligible members should contact membership@breastsurgeons.org and provide a copy of their current orders.
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